Set the seal on something
phrase
To confirm or make something certain.
The team's victory set the seal on a perfect season.
Often appears as...
- set the seal on success
- set the seal on victory
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
phrase
To confirm or make something certain.
The team's victory set the seal on a perfect season.
Often appears as...
- set the seal on success
- set the seal on victory
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Definitive Moments
Use when an action emphasizes the completion or success of something important.
Her brilliant performance set the seal on her reputation as a great actress.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's a metaphorical phrase and doesn't involve an actual seal or stamping action.
Winning that award set the seal on his hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Result
It highlights that a certain outcome is now definite or assured.
Signing the contract set the seal on the company's merger.
Pro Tip 1/3Definitive Moments
Use when an action emphasizes the completion or success of something important.
Her brilliant performance set the seal on her reputation as a great actress.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's a metaphorical phrase and doesn't involve an actual seal or stamping action.
Winning that award set the seal on his hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Result
It highlights that a certain outcome is now definite or assured.
Signing the contract set the seal on the company's merger.
Pro Tip 1/3Definitive Moments
Use when an action emphasizes the completion or success of something important.
Her brilliant performance set the seal on her reputation as a great actress.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's a metaphorical phrase and doesn't involve an actual seal or stamping action.
Winning that award set the seal on his hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Emphasizing Result
It highlights that a certain outcome is now definite or assured.
Signing the contract set the seal on the company's merger.
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